Air Products Increases Quarterly Dividend 16 Percent
March 20 2008 - 1:51PM
PR Newswire (US)
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of
Directors of Air Products (NYSE:APD) today increased the quarterly
dividend on the company's common stock to 44 cents per share from
38 cents, an increase of 16 percent. The dividend is payable on May
12, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
April 1, 2008. This marks the 26th consecutive year that Air
Products has increased its dividend payment. Air Products
(NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and
healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric
gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and
equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built
leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor
materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas
liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is
recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and
commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual
revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and
22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit
http://www.airproducts.com/. ***NOTE: This release may contain
forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially,
due to changes in current expectations. DATASOURCE: Air Products
CONTACT: Media, Katie McDonald, +1-610-481-3673, , or Investors,
Nelson Squires, +1-610-481-7461, Web site:
http://www.airproducts.com/
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